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Anyone who sets out with UrbanGuides will discover Rotterdam from a different perspective. Experienced guides share their insights into Rotterdam’s modern history, drawing on their specialist knowledge and personal interests.
Open Monumentday Rotterdam
Rotterdam’s Open Monument Day is taking place again this coming weekend. Once again this year, it is an honour to be able to host a range of wonderful events during this special weekend. Visitors can, amongst other things, enjoy an audio experience at the De Kiefhoek museum house, explore the Piekfabriek at the Kop van Feijenoord, or learn about the history of the reconstruction of Het Industriegebouw. Curious about the full UrbanGuides programme? Then take a look at the Open Monumentendag Rotterdam website.
25 years of UrbanGuides
The year is 2001. Rotterdam is the European Capital of Culture. A curious little structure – the Parasite – piques the curiosity of our small group of self-styled city guides, just as every subsequent physical addition to the urban landscape would. Our small group gradually grows larger, more organized, and more professional. Thousands of tours, hundreds of guides, and dozens of striking urban interventions later, we arrive at the present day: 25 years of UrbanGuides.
A proud partner of the city
For years, UrbanGuides has been a proud tour partner for major recurring events focused on architecture, heritage, and urban history, such as Day & Night Architecture, Rotterdam Open Monument Day, and Rotterdam Rooftop Days. We draw significant inspiration and knowledge from these events, which we then apply to city programs designed for private groups. But our list goes beyond that.
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What we offer
Whether you are visiting Rotterdam for professional reasons, organizing a field trip for your school, or simply looking for an interesting leisure activity, UrbanGuides is happy to help. In addition to our standard tours, we create excellent tailor-made programs; ranging from study trips to diverse, inspiring tours.
Check out our range of tours here!